Preaching Notes First Sunday of Advent – 1 December 2024
Advent means arrival. We celebrate Jesus’ first arrival at Christmas, and we also keep before us His final arrival at the end of time all-the-while
Category: Pastor’s Pondering
Preaching Notes Feast of Christ the King – Sunday, 24 November 2024
We celebrate the final Sunday of our liturgical year with the proclamation of Jesus as King (John 18:33-37). Today’s Gospel enables us to understand the
Q & A – Feast of Christ the King
When do we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King? Each year we celebrate Christ’s sovereignty on the last Sunday of the liturgical year. This
Monastery Adventure Reflection – 18 November 2024
Whenever I have traveled to the Trappist Abbey of the Genesee (NY) as I did this past week, God elicits wonderment, deepens curiosity and grows
Preaching Notes – Sunday, 10 November 2024
Jesus sits across from the temple treasury (Matthew 12:38-44). He sits there observing what people decide to contribute to the temple, to worship; that is,
Prayer Request: ACTS Women’s Retreat – begins today 7 November
Please whisper a prayer for the 56 women participating in our parish ACTS Women’s Retreat that begins this evening and culminates with everyone returning together
Election Re-Direction: The Better Part – 6 November 2024
In no uncertain terms, Jesus sets Christian behavioral standard: “There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will
Preaching Notes – Sunday 3 November 2024
“Which is the first of all the commandments?” (Mark 12:28) In other words, is there one commandment that holds the hundreds and hundreds of commandments
FEAST: All Souls – November 2
Right on the heels of yesterday’s joyful celebration of the Church triumphant and imploring ALL SAINTS to pray with us and to pray for us,
FEAST: All Saints – November 1
Who are these SAINTS? They are people who have lived upon the earth just as we have, who have known our difficulties, our setbacks, and